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God's Provision for the Poor
All commentators agree that allowing birds as offerings was God's provision for the poor. This ensured that worship and atonement were accessible to everyone, regardless of their economic status. As Matthew Henry notes, God accepted the humble offering of a bird just as fully as a bull, showing He values a person's faith and devotion over their wealth.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 1:14
18th Century
Theologian
Of turtledoves, or of young pigeons - The offering of a bird was permitted to one who was too poor to offer a quadruped. (Compare the margin…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 1:14
19th Century
Bishop
Be of fowls. —The fowls here are in contrast to the cattle in Leviticus 1:2. And as the quadrupeds there are immediately …
John Gill
On Leviticus 1:14
17th Century
Pastor
And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the Lord be
of fowls
As it might be fo…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 1:10–17
17th Century
Minister
Those who could not offer a young bull were to bring a sheep or a goat; and those who were not able to do that were accepted by God if they brought…